Mavericks move up to second with win over Forest
London Mavericks moved up to second in the Netball Super League with a 67-56 win over Nottingham Forest.Australian goal shooter Emily Andrew led the way for the Mavericks with 41 goals while Emma Thacker chipped in with six.The Mavericks have won four of their opening five matches and leapfrog Manchester Thunder into second spot.They are level with unbeaten leaders London Pulse on 12 points having played a game more than their city rivals.The Mavericks were in front after the first quarter and at half-time for the first time in a league fixture this season.Andrew was inevitably prominent in the scoring at the Motorpoint Arena as Camilla Buchanan's side established a 35-27 lead at the mid point.Forest produced a brilliant third quarter as they brought a 12-point deficit down to just two points to trail 47-45 thanks to Rolene Streutker's clinical shooting. However, the Mavericks raised their game in the final quarter and eventually managed to pull away as Forest's players ran out of steam.
Best of the stats
The Mavericks had an 88% shooting success in the match compared to 79% for Forest, who lost a home league game for the first time.Mavericks goal shooter Emily Andrew moved to the top of the Netball Super League's top scorer charts after taking her tally to 186 goals. Forest's Rolene Streutker is third with 151.Wing attack Suzie Liversidge has 148 feeds for the Mavericks - more than anyone else in league - while centre Ellie Rattu also moved up to 100 for the season.
Fixtures and results
Round fiveFriday, 11 AprilNottingham Forest 56-67 London Mavericks Saturday, 12 AprilManchester Thunder v Leeds Rhinos (17:00 BST)Loughborough Lightning v Cardiff Dragons (18:00 BST) - live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app, and on demandSunday, 13 AprilBirmingham Panthers v London Pulse (18:00 BST)
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